Lead Product Designer Fleet Experience

Geotab

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Toronto - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are:

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified Great Place to Work. We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotabs open platform and Geotab Marketplace offering hundreds of third-party solution options allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and were looking for people who follow their passion think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate great benefits and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what its like to be a Geotabber check out ourblogand follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram. Join ourtalent networkto learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Lead Product Designer who will play a critical role in leading user-centered design across the organization leading initiatives from initial discovery through to implementation. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader we would love to hear from you!

What youll do:

As a Lead Product Designer your key area of responsibility will be championing the adoption and evolution of a design system and developing a strategic design vision for our product portfolio. You will be responsible for communicating this vision aligning it with business objectives and influencing the organizations overall design capabilities. You will need to work closely with internal and external stakeholders product managers and engineers to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.

To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills able to convey complex ideas to business leaders and adaptable to growing technology and market demands. In addition the successful candidate will have strong analytical skills be highly organized and be a strong team-player able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How youll make an impact:

  • Responsible for driving design initiatives in cross-functional teams promoting cross-functional collaboration and ensuring the seamless integration of design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Take a proactive role in identifying opportunities to enhance design capabilities and effectiveness initiating improvements in design methodologies tools and workflows to optimize efficiency and deliver exceptional user experiences.
  • Lead efforts in building and maintaining a scalable component library ensuring consistency across the product and regularly updating documentation to reflect design system changes.
  • Conduct research user testing and analysis to gain deep insights into user behaviors preferences and pain points guiding the development of user-centered design solutions.
  • Take responsibility for knowledge sharing within the design team mentoring and supporting junior designers to foster their professional growth and excellence.
  • Advise manager on user-centric design principles and best practices ensuring that design solutions align with user needs and industry standards.
  • Gather requirements and align design efforts with business objectives actively seeking opportunities to improve the overall product experience.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends emerging technologies and design best practices continuously evolving design skills and knowledge.
  • Advise on design concepts and communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders presenting design solutions and justifying design decisions based on user research and data.
  • Work independently with developers and product managers to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions providing guidance and support throughout the development process.

What youll bring to the role:

  • 8 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of design systems including the ability to create maintain and scale component libraries and documentation.
  • Deep knowledge of product design including common interaction patterns used and associated trade-offs and best practices for responsive web applications.
  • Experience collaborating closely with product management engineering and research.
  • Proficiency in UI design and using tools like Figma Sketch InVision Principle etc.
  • Practical experience in front-end development using React HTML and CSS with the ability to prototype and collaborate closely with engineering teams.
  • Ability to lead all aspects of the user-centered design process from conception to completion.
  • Ability to develop high-level design strategy and vision.
  • Communicate complex ideas goals and problems in a way that is accessible even to those unfamiliar with the project.
  • Must have the flexibility to adapt to growing technology and market demands.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
  • Technical competence using software programs including but not limited to Google Suite for business (Sheets Docs Slides).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
If you got this far we hope youre feeling excited about this role! Even if you dont feel you meet every single requirement we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
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Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab we have adopted aflexible hybridworking model in that we have systems functions programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful safe clean offices as often as you like. When working from home you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management career development training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices please contact us at By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively Geotab) you acknowledge Geotabs collection use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our . Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
Who we are:Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified Great Place to Work. We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.Geotab is advancing se...
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Key Skills

  • InVision
  • Interaction Design
  • Ux
  • Usability
  • Visual Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Zeplin
  • User Research
  • UI
  • IOS
  • Figma
  • Sketch

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Our GPS fleet tracking & management system equips thousands of fleets worldwide with technology to automate, track and manage a truly optimized operation.

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